Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has strongly defended himself against allegations from Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, stating he would resign from politics if Chief Minister Eknath Shinde confirmed he was obstructing the Maratha reservation process. Fadnavis emphasized that decisions regarding the Maratha community have been made collectively during both his and Shinde's tenures, and criticized the narrative that he is the main obstacle. Shinde supported Fadnavis, labeling Jarange's claims as baseless and asserting that Fadnavis had previously granted reservations to the Maratha community. Jarange has accused Fadnavis of being responsible for police actions against Maratha activists and has been advocating for the implementation of reservations under the OBC category. The ongoing tensions highlight the political complexities surrounding the Maratha reservation issue in Maharashtra.